MBS1002 Biomedical Approaches: what are things to be considered when working with cell cultures in the lab?

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what are things to be considered when working with cell cultures in the lab?

Mirte Schattorie · Accepted Answer

- some cell lines are categorized in a high Hazard Group and are pathogenic. 
- lab workers should wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- surfaces that come in contact with the cell culture media should be cleaned with 70% ethanol.
- an aseptic environment is created using a biosafety cabinet.

MBS1002 Biomedical Approaches

What are things to be considered when working with cell cultures in the lab?

- some cell lines are categorized in a high Hazard Group and are pathogenic. - lab workers should wear personal protective equipment (PPE). - surfaces that come in contact with the cell culture media should be cleaned with 70% ethanol. - an aseptic environment is created using a biosafety cabinet.

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